Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)

Protect Against 14 Serious Diseases

Protect Alabama kids from 14 childhood diseases by getting them vaccinated. Additionally, consider getting them vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu. Contact your pediatrician or county health department for more information. Visit alabamaunites.com to locate a COVID or flu vaccine clinic near you.

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ABC's of Sleeping Babies

Safe sleep is as easy as A, B, C. Babies should always sleep Alone, on their Back, and in an empty Crib. Learn more and download new posters from our Perinatal website.

Perinatal Website

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

For general COVID-19 questions, call 1-800-270-7268 or email covid19info@adph.state.al.us. Telephone calls are answered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interpreters are available.

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Alabama Unites Against COVID

Protect yourself and others this winter! Get vaccinated and boosted to prevent serious illness from COVID and wear a mask if community levels are high or if you feel you should. Go to vaccines.gov to find a vaccine clinic near you.

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COVID-19 Testing Locations

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, be sure to get tested. Locate a testing site (click Test Sites tab). You may also order free home tests from covidtests.gov. Please do not visit the emergency department for testing or for symptoms or reasons that do not require emergent care.

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No Time For Flu

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), the Alabama Hospital Association, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama are encouraging Alabamians to get a flu shot with the No Time for Flu campaign.

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STD/HIV Home Testing

STD/HIV home specimen collection and laboratory testing kits are now available by mail for all Alabama residents, and to selected individuals who are on PrEP therapy. Persons may request one test every three months.

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Alabama Family Central

Alabama Family Central is a collaboration of state agencies and partners supporting Alabama's families with resources, services and more to help raise healthy, happy kids.

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Mpox 2022

Vaccination is an important tool in preventing the spread of mpox. Find out if you are eligible to get vaccinated and where vaccine is available in your area.

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Programs

The Alabama Department of Health works to promote, protect and improve your health. Below are just a few of our programs, all of which provide some of the most requested and important services we provide to you. Learn more about our mission, vision and core values. Find other programs and services.

Vital Records - Files, stores, and issues certified copies of birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates.

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ALL Kids - A low-cost, comprehensive healthcare coverage program for children under age 19.

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Diseases & Outbreaks - Prevention and control of designated communicable diseases and illness.

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ALPHTN - Utilizes distance learning technologies to reach public & allied health employees throughout the state and U.S.

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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) - A supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children under the age of five.

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Food Safety - Inspection and regulation of food establishments and other facilities.

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Vital Records - Files, stores, and issues certified copies of birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates.

More Information

ALL Kids - A low-cost, comprehensive healthcare coverage program for children under age 19.

More Information

Diseases & Outbreaks - Prevention and control of designated communicable diseases and illness.

More Information

ALPHTN - Utilizes distance learning technologies to reach public & allied health employees throughout the state and U.S.

More Information

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) - A supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children under the age of five.

More Information

Food Safety - Inspection and regulation of food establishments and other facilities.

More Infomation

How Do I?

Apply for a birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificate

Apply for health insurance online

Apply for WIC

Attest for Promoting Interoperability

Check restaurant scores

Find a health care facility

Get a COVID-19 vaccine

Get help to quit smoking

Get tested for COVID-19

Make an open records request with ADPH

Obtain free family planning services

Obtain home health services

Order COVID-19 vaccine if I am a healthcare provider

Prepare for or report an emergency

Report an infectious disease?

Report a meal that made me sick

Request testing or report results for COVID-19

Review health care facility deficiencies

Review proposed rules

See COVID-19 data in Alabama

Apply for a birth, death, marriage, or divorce certificate

Apply for health insurance online

Apply for WIC

Attest for Promoting Interoperability

Check restaurant scores

Find a health care facility

Get a COVID-19 vaccine

Get help to quit smoking

Get tested for COVID-19

Make an open records request with ADPH

Obtain free family planning services

Obtain home health services

Order COVID-19 vaccine if I am a healthcare provider

Prepare for or report an emergency

Report an infectious disease?

Report a meal that made me sick

Request testing or report results for COVID-19

Review health care facility deficiencies

Review proposed rules

See COVID-19 data in Alabama

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